Prevalence and determinants of depression among patients with hypertension: A cross-sectional comparison study in Ghana and Nigeria

Conclusion: Prevalence of depression is high among patients with hypertension in Ghana and Nigeria. Screening and treatment of depression among patients with hypertension in Ghana and Nigeria may have important implications for improving outcomes.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - April 10, 2019 Category: Rural Health Authors: AD Ademola V Boima AO Odusola F Agyekum CE Nwafor BL Salako Source Type: research